Creating a repertoire of active learning strategies to improve student engagement

Title : Creating a repertoire of active learning strategies to improve student engagement

Abstract:

Nurse educators must possess a repertoire of teaching techniques that can be applied to a variety of students and classrooms. This workshop will provide an overview on understanding classroom and student dynamics that may facilitate or obstruct active learning strategies. Participants will leave this presentation with new skills in how to design and implement classroom assessment techniques, case studies, and reflective learning strategies for their unique students and environments. A roadmap will be provided to encourage nurse educators to pursue teaching excellence. Engagement of our students is a moral imperative to promote deep learning to meet current professional demands.

Audience Take Away:

• Identify influencing factors that may facilitate or obstruct active learning strategies.

• Design and implement classroom assessment techniques, case studies, and reflective learning strategies

• Develop a roadmap to pursue teaching excellence

Biography:

Dr. Romer has a wealth of experience that spans practice and nursing education. With over thirty years of experience as an educator with twenty-five years in virtual instruction she is excited about sharing her expertise and experience with students, faculty, administrators, and practice partners to graduate the best-prepared nurses. Dr. Romer holds a PhD in Nursing along with diploma, bachelor, and master degrees. She has a passion for working with students to help them achieve their full potential. Over the last several years she has been actively involved in the curriculum development and student learning outcomes that support program outcomes. Charlene has developed active instructional strategies for use in the seated as well as the virtual classroom that are aimed at improving students’ clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills.